Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is Vietnam’s first Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO on January 21, 2000.
Geographic location and population
- Can Gio Biosphere Reserve is located in the downstream area of the Dong Nai – Saigon river system, located southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Total area: 70,445.34 hectares
- Population: more than 75,000 people (2018), population density 108 people/km2. The population concentrates on living in the transition zone, with only households keeping forests in the core and buffer zones.
Regional functions
Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve includes the entire area of Can Gio protective forest, and the remaining administrative area of Can Gio district, divided into 3 regions:
- The core area has an area of 6,134.43 hectares, with the function of preserving dangerous forest ecosystems, both planted forests and natural forests; conserve mangrove landscapes and wildlife habitats, especially waterfowl; conserve water bodies and mudflats along river banks and coastal areas for natural regeneration of both plants and animals; Limited scientific research and ecotourism.
- The buffer zone has an area of 29,152.10 hectares of forest land and 12,763.56 hectares of water surface), with the function of restoring ecosystems based on dominant use communities; protect the core area; create larger space for wild animals outside the core area; creating natural landscapes and humanistic culture to serve ecotourism; enabling environmentally friendly hybrid clinical models.
- The transition area has an area of 13,227.79 hectares of forest land and 7,267.47 hectares of water surface, including the remaining areas of Can Gio district. The transition area has many incentives to encourage economic development and cooperation with the participation of managers, economic establishments, sports, religious, cultural, social organizations, and scientists. schools, educational organizations…
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Notes: There will be a special incentive mechanism for Ho Chi Minh City, allowing them to implement the Can Gio forest project.
